A while back, I posted how my husband, Matt, built
this beautiful wood teardrop camper.
He inspired me to create a camper for my 10.5" dolls
made from cardboard and contact paper.
I love my little camper and had a lot of fun
creating stories with the girls in their trailer.
There was this stay-cation adventure
right here in our hometown.
Then the girls took a drive through snowy
mountain roads to ice skate.
THEN! My husband was practicing wood bending
and he came up with this shape!
This piece did not work for his project,
but I could see something to use it for!
That's right a mini WOOD camper
was in the making!
Matt added the floor and the back
and we were on our way!
My husband helped me create some
fixtures and furnishings.
This is the beginnings of a cooktop and sink.
The sink was made from a small measuring cup.
Matt removed the handle to make a little sink.
In a single day my husband created ALL this.
Even the tires are made of wood!
The table is made from a piece of his
full-size teardrop trailer.
The tops of these DecoNails
became the knobs for the sink and range
For the sink we painted them silver.
For the range we left them black.
I painted the bodies of the kitchen and bench seat blue.
The top of the counter I used glitter paint to
try and replicate those 1950s glittery countertops.
I chose these 2 fabrics for the upholstered pieces.
You can see the faucet for the sink is the hanging hook
we painted silver. Matt created the cooking
rings with washers wrapped in wire.
At this stage I am gluing everything in place.
I've made a mattress and started upholstering.
I found these little Adirondack chairs
at the dollar store. I have spray painted them...
Because they were originally this bright green!
After I upholstered the seat and the bed. I glued
everything in place. Matt had some silver foil tape
I used for edging.
Here is a close-up of the wheels and
fenders my husband created.
The hubcap is just a big washer.
I asked my husband if we could create some fins
and in a few minutes he brought me these!
Here is a close-up of the beautiful quarter
sawn white oak wood grain.
This is the nearly finished interior. The knobs on
the drawers are small push pins.
I found this white tea set at the craft store.
A view from the rear.
But, it was kind of boring.
I wondered if I could add some designs
using a sharpie?
(Oh look, you can also see the rug I crocheted)
I went around the rim with blue and started
a 3-dot pattern around the plate.
I think this will work!
To keep everything from falling I used this
"Quake Hold" putty.
All my little dishes are held in place on the shelves.
Just some small blue additions added so much!
OK, READY
TO SEE
THE WHOLE CAMPER?
HERE
IT
IS!!
The WHOLE Camper!
I added a string of battery lights to brighten the interior.
Julia is very happy!
Here is a look at the exterior.
The Adirondack chairs are perfect.
Here is the inside with the lights on.
I am very happy with this little camper!
Thank you SO much
to my dear husband
Matt!
19 comments:
Thank you Linda,
I’m very happy with this camper. The best part is it’s more durable than my previous cardboard version. I love miniatures and finding items that can be used as a small accessory.
Hugs
Brenda
The new camper is brilliant!!! Your artistry is matched by your DH's ingenuity. Your ladies will enjoy many happy trips in the new camper!
Thank you Karen,
I am very happy with this camper and especially pleased with my DH willingness to help me. We will have sone fun excursions this summer.
Hugs
Brenda
What fun to watch the design and build process! Matt was thoughtful to think of you when his project didn't work out with that piece.
Happy Camping!
Jenny :-)
Thank you Jenni,
I’m glad you enjoyed seeing the build from start to finish. My Husband is very thoughtful and kind to me in every way. I am so pleased with all he has done to bring this project to fruition.
Hugs
Brenda
I just love it all!
Thank you Loretta,
I am very happy with this camper!
Hugs
Brenda
Oh my goodness! This is adorable. You and Matt are both so talented and creative! the girls will love their new camper!
Hi Brenda, The camper looks fantastic. It's nice you and Matt work so well together. I like all the decorative details. You china painting looks great too.
Anna
Thank you Maryn,
I sm so pleased with this little camper! I am thinking about where their first camping trip will take place.
Hugs
Brenda
Thank you Anna,
Matt is so patient and helpful with my projects. I am pleased that you like what we did. It was a fun project.
Hugs
Brenda
Such a big help. He's a keeper! You work well together. Very nicely done. Betty
Thank you Betty,
Yes he is a keeper! We had fun doing this project together. I’m so happy with my camper.
Hugs
Brenda
So adorable!! Good job, the girls love these sorts of things. Don't they? Marti Smith
Thank you Marti,
Yes, the girls are debating their first camping trip should be. We may have another beach stay-cation.
Hugs
Brenda
Very creative and your husband is a keeper for sure! Betty
Hi Betty,
Thank you! He is definitely a keeper! I love this little trailer so much! I am so pleased with it and how it will definitely be more durable than my cardboard version. I'm glad you liked what we did.
Hugs
Brenda
Impressive, so lucky to have such a talented husband. Turned out Amazing
HI DiscoDiva,
Thank you, I feel pretty lucky. He was so helpful solving how to create miniature versions of things. He came up with the burners on the stove.
He is a great husband and always willing to help me with projects.
Hugs
Brenda
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